Behind a great game by Evan Somoza, who had one goal and two assists, California Titans 18U defeated Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U, 5-1.

Somoza beat Joseph Giacobbo with a shot 6:33 into the second period to make the score 2-0 California Titans 18U. Cody West picked up the assist. Somoza dished an assist on Connor Chilton's goal that made the score 3-1 California Titans 18U at 14:12 into the second period. He added another helper on Connor Meaney's goal that made the score 5-1 California Titans 18U at 10:14 into the third period.

California Titans 18U's Evan Robert was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 26 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Robert will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.16.

California Titans 18U's penalty kill excelled, as California Titans 18U gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

California Titans 18U stifled Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. California Titans 18U outdid its season average for goals scored. California Titans 18U has scored at the pace of 2.9 goals per game during the current campaign.

California Titans 18U additionally got points from Chilton, who also registered one goal and one assist, Jack Reeves, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Meaney, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Jarrett Sturtz also scored for California Titans 18U. In addition, California Titans 18U received assists from Nicholas Bortolotto, Dylan Miller, and Eduard Kuznetsov, who each chipped in one.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U was led by Eric Lauk, who scored the team's only goal. Lauk scored 12:47 into the second period to make the score 2-1 California Titans 18U. Brian Boylan assisted on the tally.

California Titans 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Giacobbo recorded 20 saves for Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.